SAN FRANCISCO: Taking more time out to relax with loved ones or a good book may just help reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests.

Australian researchers have found a potential link between high levels of the stress hormone cortisol and the brain Read More »

LOS ANGELES: A shared biological mechanism may drive the progression of both Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative condition associated with repeated concussions and brain trauma, according to a new study led by UC San Francisco scientists.

Both AD and CTE are Read More »

PHILADELPHIA: Those who experience a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing are at increased risk of developing dementia, say researchers.

The condition — known as orthostatic hypotension — increases the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, by 15 percent, according to a 24-year study of Read More »

HOUSTON: UK-based roadtohealth, which makes a health improvement app called Quealth, has announced it has completed a clinical validation study of the dementia risk assessment tool within the app.

Quealth, which is free and available on both iOS and Android, guides users through lifestyle modification Read More »